The Babes in the Woods
1917 · Movie · 50 min. · United States
To test his wife's fidelity, millionaire John Hamilton disappears after stipulating in his will that his money will go to his two children, Roland and Rose. Through the butler, Hamilton learns that his wife and brother Mason are contemplating killing the children in order to inherit the Hamilton millions. To protect his little son and daughter, Hamilton returns and tells them the story of Hansel and Gretel as a warning.
Direction Chester M. Franklin · Sidney Franklin
Cast Francis Carpenter · Virginia Lee Corbin · Violet Radcliffe · 'Baby' Carmen De Rue · Herschel Mayall · Rosita Marstini · Robert Lawler · Scott McKee · Ted Billings · Buddy Messinger · Charles Gorman · Jack R. Hall · Gertrude Messinger · Marie Messinger · Raymond Lee
Screenplay Bernard McConville · Wilhelm Grimm · Jacob Grimm
Cinematography Harry W. Gerstad
Original title The Babes in the Woods
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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